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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,125.52, 361,614.41 and 166,723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,125.52, 361,614.41 and 166,723.78 is: 250,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,125.52 : 361,614.41 = 166,723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,125.52/361,614.41 = 166,723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,125.52x = 361,614.41 × 166,723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,125.52x = 60,289,722,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,289,722,115.14/241,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,034.60

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